How to Pronounce Parturient

To pronounce "parturient", say PART-ur-ient — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

PART-ur-ient

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💡 Tip for remembering “parturient”

"parturient" has 3 syllables: part-ur-ient.

What does parturient mean?

noun

  1. One who is in labour, who is about to give birth, or who has recently given birth.
  2. A substance that facilitates labour.

adjective

  1. In labour, about to give birth, or having recently given birth.
  2. (by extension) About to create a new product, or float a new idea.

Synonyms

parturious

Related words

aborningpostparturientperiparturientperipartumpostpartumpreggerspost-partumprepartum

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "parturient"?▾

"Parturient" has 3 syllables: part · ur · ient.

What does "parturient" mean?▾

Parturient: One who is in labour, who is about to give birth, or who has recently given birth.

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